Another relative said: "There are no words to express how I'm feeling. Email sam.sherwood@stuff.co.nz. The four had attended Southland Boys during their schooling, Coe said, but none was a current pupil. Donnelly, when outlining statements from witnesses, said a white-handled butchers knife with blood on it and a hammer were identified at the scene. The second person, a 22-year-old Invercargill man, who underwent surgery, also for stab wounds, remained last night in Southland Hospital's critical care unit in a stable condition. Hesaid Bluff was a tight-knit community. A St John spokeswoman said two ambulances and two management personnel attended. He died at the scene. We are just trying to pull together. Tarpaulins were erected around the crash site and Queens Drive has been closed between St Andrew St and King St overnight. "If you were on Don St, either on foot or in a vehicle around 12.45am [on Saturday], then we strongly urge you to make contact with the investigation team.". They are well-known families in our community and our hearts are with them. Decapitation occurred after death, Donnellys witness statements said. Ahead of the long weekend with Anzac Day on Monday, police urged people to be careful on the roads and specifically monitor their speed. The car park was closed but had since. Police also shot . "Maru [is] a 17-year-old young beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man [who] has been stolen, and hearts are suffering," the family friend wrote. Crown lawyer Riki Donnelly outlined the grisly evidence to Justice Gerald Nation at a hearing in the High Court at Invercargill on Monday. The formal identification process was ongoing and police were not able to provide any further information about those who died, other [than] to advise that three of the young men were from the Bluff area.. One of four teenagers killed in an Invercargill crash on Friday has been remembered as a "beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man". "They're the only person that's gonna live.". Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds said Bluff had been hit hard by the death of the teenagers. Due to the closure of the street, the Vodafone store in Invercargill had to be closed this morning and Caroline Eve shop operated by its secondary door at Spey St. Salesperson Lisa Clark was worried at having such an incident happen almost in front of where she works. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the multiple-fatality crash in the city on Friday and the homicide, which happened less than 12 hours later. Off-duty firefighter Murray Milne-Maresca, of Invercargill, said he was first on the scene. The roof of the 4WD was caved in. Police detective inspector Stuart Harvey said emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Queens Drive, near Queens Park. It wasnt very busy around town last night, so happened pretty early, so really not sure what happened to be honest, Smellie said. "Mr Boyle believed his actions were morally correct.". His brother posted a photograph of them together, captioned: "Fly high little bro, I love you so much.". Alternatively, information can also be . The truck driver was hospitalised with minor injuries. It was "quite obvious" they did not want bystanders around and it had started to rain. He died at the scene.". Bowman thanked the members of the public who rushed to help after the crash, but told them to look after yourself. There is a lot of hurt and grief for the people in Bluff at the moment.. A Southland softball team - which one of the four teenagers killed in a crash on Friday belonged to - say they are devastated by his death. Family of one of the victims spoke of his death on Facebook. . "It is very rare to have two such serious events taking place within a day. Their mother then wrote "rest in love baby boy". He jumped into action directing traffic, but the incident had shaken him and his partner up. Emergency Services attending a serious crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill around 4pm on Friday. A postmortem was expected to be carried out today. In October 2019, Boyle's father contacted his son's treatment team again with concerns his son was not taking his lithium medication. The community losing a handsome young man. Photo: Supplied / GiveaLittle. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to them. Do you know more? Prominent Southlanders are telling of the grief in the community afterfour teenagers from the province were killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. The crash "was a tragedy for the Bluff Community as a whole", Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said at a media stand-up yesterday. In January 2017, a court order saw him assessed again after he had paranoid concerns, including believing his father was killing him. The defendants father had done everything he could to bring his concerns to those dealing with mental health in the two to three weeks before the tragedy, she said. His father had contacted his treatment team in the weeks before the tragedy with concerns over his medication regime. He saw a black four-wheel-drive that had been shunted sideways across the road by a concrete pump truck. Robyn Edie/Stuff. The hearing took place at the High Court at Invercargill, with the defendant watching the proceedings via audiovisual link. It is very shocking. Invercargill man Morne Kruger died in a motorbike crash in Southland at the weekend. Those things are not expected at all in Invercargill . One of four teenagers killed in an Invercargill crash on Friday has been remembered as a "beautiful, talented, caring and cheeky man". Bluff Community Board chairperson Raymond Fife said the crash was tragic. Whats happening? she said. Three of the victims were 16 and one was . That was down on nine from 2021. Crown counsel Riki Donnelly today outlined statements from various witnesses, police officers, forensic scientists and psychiatrists to Justice Nation. "As his mum and his family grieve for the loss of their son, we would like to be able to raise some funds in order to ease some financial strain so that his mumma can take some time to be with his brothers and sisters and grieve," a family friend wrote on Givealittle. Police want to speak to anyone who was either walking or driving through the vicinity of Don St at the time of the incidents. A police spokeswoman said they responded to an incident in Avon Rd after receiving calls about 1.30pm but the man died of his injuries. Meanwhile, the Demons and Port Softball Club in Southland has paid tribute to Kennedy. Emergency Services attending a serious crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill around 4pm on Friday. When asked by another officer if there was anyone else in the house, the man replied yes, and said he was dead because he had his head cut off. Earlier blood tests which had revealed the man's previous use of methamphetamine may have caused confusion about what was taking place, she said. A man has been killed in a car park crash in Hamilton. "We are saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential ahead of them," Coe said. The wreckage has been cleared from the crash site where four teenagers were killed in Invercargill on Queens Drive just before 4pm Friday. The street should be open in about two hours, he said. "We both had to sit down and have a cup of tea and a smoke when the road was sorted.". "Sending you so much love Aleisha and whanau, I am absolutely heartbroken for you all," wrote another. Auction House duty manager Awhina Tane said it was quite scary. Last weekend, four people died on New Zealand's roads during the official Easter Weekend holiday road toll period. Boyle had been in the care of mental health services since 2010. At least one young man was killed in Friday's two car crash in central Invercargill. - NZ Herald and ODT. The reports, completed after the flatmate was killed, stated the man either suffered from schizophrenia or schizo affected disorder, rather than just being bipolar. Photo: Supplied / GiveaLittle A homicide investigation is under way after Chad Parekura, of Wellington, was found dead in Don St early on Saturday. Robyn Edie/Stuff Flowers left at the scene. "Chad was living and working in the Southland area and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family who never expected to be in this terrible position," Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird . It is actually very scary - where I am standing at the moment I can see three police officers and it is just nerve-wracking knowing that I am at work today surrounded by this, you know - not knowing what is going on. Emergency Services at the scene of Fridays crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill. Bowman would not comment on whether the young driver had a licence or not. "It is a very sad moment for our community. "It is actually very scary - where I am standing at the moment I can see three police officers and it is just nerve-racking knowing that I am at work today surrounded by this not knowing what is going on.". Man killed and decapitated flatmate in Invercargill, court told - NZ Herald, Invercargill killing: Accused appears in court - NZ Herald. Four teenage boys have died in a horror crash in Invercargill, says Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman. He told the doctor his step-brother's death "was all down to the voices", which he had heard for three days. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. When he did so, he looked as though he was looking straight through us and appeared calm, Donnelly said of the police statements. So far the Givealittle page that has been up for just under 24 hours has raised over $7000. Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey said police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St, near the Invercargill District Court building. Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal stabbing in Invercargill yesterday. READ MORE: * Former South Canterbury man represents himself, successfully argues for fine over community work * Prominent New Zealand entertainer guilty of domestic violence retains name suppression * Tauranga man sentenced to indefinite prison term. One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an incident in Invercargill overnight. Blood spatter was found in various parts of the house and on the knife, while the victim's blood was on the hand of the defendant and the majority of blood spatter on the defendants pants came from the victim. On another occasion he mutilated his own eye after hearing voices, witness statements read by Donnelly said. "It was reported in the month before 8 December 2019 he [Mr Boyle's father] had made some 40 phone calls to mental health providers to get Mr Boyle medically reviewed.". "There were a number of people in Don St at the time and we want to thank everyone who has come forward to give us information about what they observed.". Photo / File. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman has now clarified four people died, including three boys from Bluff aged 16. An autopsy revealed that the victim suffered multiple sharp and blunt-force injuries, he said. A woman who climbed on the back of the ute and reached through a broken window to try to save one of the boys had only seconds earlier swerved to avoid colliding with the ute herself. Bluff Community Board chairperson Raymond Fife said the crash was tragic for the community. Despite this acknowledgement, Boyle continued to deny it was him who had murdered his brother, he believed he had to kill him in order to release him. So far the Givealittle page that has been up for just under 24 hours has raised over $7000. National. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock They were Konnor Steele, aged 16, from Bluff, Indaka Rouse, 16, from Bluff, Kyah Kennedy, 16, from Bluff and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17, from Invercargill. The defendant's blood tests showed he had used cannabis ahead of the incident while lithium was in his system. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt yesterday said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the crash and an alleged stabbing incident early on Saturday which left one man dead and another critically injured. These seemed to get worse in the months leading up to the death of his flatmate, after two of his dogs were euthanised for attacking sheep. The crash "shook up all the emergency services involved", Bowman said, saying it was pretty traumatic for many who had families themselves. Family and friends of a man killed in a stag attack near Invercargill are paying tribute to him a day after the tragic incident. Bowman said police were appealing for witnesses. Kyah Kennedy played for many years for the Port Softball Club in Bluff and won the prize for the most valuable player under-17 this season. In a post on Facebook, the club remembered Kennedy as a "talented teammate and a fierce competitor". It had been raining in Invercargill on Friday. Invercargill City mayor Tim Shadbolt said it was rare that two such serious events like the stabbing, and a Friday car crash that killed four young men, occurred in such a short period. Just lost," she wrote. Don St was open and the forensic examination of the scene had been completed. It had taken psychiatrists a lot of time to change the man's diagnosis despite him having auditory hallucinations since 2016. "Our love and thoughts are with Aleisha at this incredibly difficult and sad time. Police have confirmed a person has been killed after being hit by a train in Invercargill this afternoon. The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. I'm absolutely heartbroken I will miss you so much mate. A scene guard was in place overnight and a forensic examination of the area will continue today. A scene guard was in place overnight on Don St and a forensic examination of the area will continue, police said. A Southland man killed another man before decapitating him, a High Court judge has been told. Another was 17. - This story was published on the Otago Daily Times website. There were support systems in place and there was expected to be a debrief on Saturday. "The whnau [is] losing a moko, nephew, cousin and friend. There were three men in the truck and they were visibly distressed, he said. - Police 105, event number P050337575, or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111. Vodafone owner Jo Sharp said the staff who were rostered to work today were asked to go home by the police as they were not able to open the store today. GRAPHIC WARNING: This story includes some violent details. Literally no words right now. His brother posted a photograph of them together, captioned: "fly high little bro, I love you so much". The victims body was found in the bedroom, with police saying he fell from the bed to the floor with a blanket wrapped around him which suggested the attack started quickly. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt yesterday said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the crash and an alleged stabbing incident early on Saturday which left one man dead and another critically injured. Defence counsel Judith Ablett-Kerr said all three report writers had come to the same conclusion - "That (the man) in their view was probably insane at the time of the death of (his victim)". Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt said he was absolutely devastated to hear there had been multiple fatalities and the crash was going to affect families throughout New Zealand. Speaking to the Otago Daily Times this morning, Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the multiple-fatality crash in the city yesterday and the homicide this morning. Police have named the four boys who died as Konnor Steele, 16, Indaka Rouse, 16, Kyah Kennedy, 16, all from Bluff, and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17, from Invercargill. Later, while in custody, Boyle assaulted his lawyer, assaulted other custodial staff and removed his own eyeball. A St John spokesperson said it had treated one person at the scene for minor injuries. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. The defendant, who watched court proceedings via audiovisual link from a North Island prison, was charged with murder after another man's body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. Queens Drive remains closed between St Andrews Drive and Newcastle St on Saturday morning as police continued their investigation. But this crash was unlike anything he had seen and there was a sombre mood in the neighbourhood on Saturday morning, Tane said. An Invercargill father called mental health services 40 times in the weeks before his son killed his stepson. Photo: Toni McDonald A man was killed after a tree fell at a property in Invercargill this afternoon. The defendant called 111 after the tragedy. There had been a lot of speculation about how the crash occurred, and police were asking witnesses to come forward, Inspector Bowman said. "It's to help with the grieving process.". At the Newcastle St side, a bunch of flowers lay in front of a road closed sign. Witnesses noted about 10 police cars were at the scene shortly after the crash. The man shot some more, and now it sounded louder. He was Matthew Frederick Coley, of Invercargill. One was walking up and down the footpath while the others stayed in the cab. Police were dispatched to the house at 8.45pm and asked the man to come out of the house. It is a tragedy for all the families. "It's actually the thing that's stayed with me the most, the sound of it," he said on Saturday morning. On one occasion after the tragedy, the defendant punched his lawyer in the head for no reason, at a time when he appeared calm, before having a seizure. Lyttle, 53, was shot after an eight-hour standoff with police at a home in Feilding. "Maru [is] a 17-year-old young beautiful, talented . Nathan Tane, who lives nearby, recalled hearing a "horrific smack" and said he just knew something serious had happened. Justice Nation told Boyle's and Clark's family, who were in court today, he was conscious this "tragedy must have devastated them". How the police watchdog is more secretive than the spy agency, One dead, one critically injured after Invercargill stabbing, Police name four teens killed in Invercargill crash on Friday, Dawn raid tactics still happening, despite government apology, Bus shortage adds to Wellington's train troubles, More heavy rain on the way as country experiences warm overnight temperatures, Highway between Hamilton and Raglan ready to reopen, Whangrei's old town hall to get renovated, ratepayers to pay, 'Charles will do okay with Camilla at his side' - Taranaki royalist, In photos: The fashion from Met Gala 2023. Nearby residents, and other locals who have travelled past the crash site, earlier posted online about a large number of fire engines, ambulances and police cars at the scene. As the back door was wrenched off with a crowbar, one bystander said to the boy in the back "hang in there mate". Police, fire crews and a St John ambulance were all present. An Invercargill couple were the lucky winners of the $17.25 million Powerball First Division. Multiple people have been killed in a road crash in central Invercargill - a horror start to the long weekend. When asked if he was all right, he said he was good, thanks. It was the second crash in that area in the past six weeks, she said. Two fire crews and eight firefighters also attended the scene and worked with ambulance and police staff. We are having a very sad weekend and I feel very much for the families involved and the emergency response officers.". In 2012 he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after presenting with grandiose delusions which he had acted upon. Gubb said the section between St Andrew St and King St on Queens Dr could be slippery when wet. The local nightclub shut its doors as soon as it heard. Photo / Nick Reed. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident involved a tree and referred questions to police. However, Justice Nation said reports showed Boyle was guarded about his mental health difficulties and was adept at hiding his auditory and visual hallucinations. So far the page has raised over $2000, which will go towards Maru's tangihanga. Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander, said that the crash was between a Ford Ranger and a concrete truck. The man's father had done everything he could to bring his son's condition to the attention of those who were assisting him, she said. In his decision, Justice Gerald Nation said both Clark and Boyle were victims. Donnellys evidence included that of a neighbour, who said the defendant had seemed agitated and worried about seven hours before the alleged crime, but another witness who saw him about 90 minutes before said nothing seemed out of the ordinary. A 26-year-old man has been charged with murdering Chad Parekura, who was fatally stabbed in Invercargill on Saturday. All four of the boys are former students of the school. READ MORE: * US man who killed 5 members of . Nearby business owners on Saturday morning expressed shock. An off-duty emergency nurse arrived before ambulances and assisted at the scene, he said. A Givealittle page has been set up by a friend of Tawhai's family. They also disclosed the man heard voices, some of which were degrading and insulted him. Indaka Rouse was one of the four teenagers killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Reports completed by a psychologist and two psychiatrists after Clark's death outlined Boyle's medical history. Multiple people were killed on Friday in the two-car crash. Tributes and photos have been posted and shared widely of the boys, whose deaths have shaken the Invercargill and Bluff communities. The New Zealand Herald Automated News Feed No Censorship, Just News. That was down on nine from 2021. READ MORE: * Panmure homicide: Auckland man remanded without plea on murder charge * Panmure homicide: Man's charge of common assault upgraded to murder * Man stabbed to death during lockdown in Auckland's Panmure named by police. died yesterday evening. Boyle killed Clark on December 8, 2019, by hitting him with a mallet and cutting him with a knife. The defendant had suffered significantly since at least 2012 when first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and there was ample evidence to support the opinions of the doctors, she said. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. "Fly high little brother. Footage of the immediate aftermath of the crash seen by The New Zealand Herald showed members of the public, including an off-duty surgeon and nurse, frantically clambering on to the wreckage to try to help. A man was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. "We are immensely saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential and opportunities ahead of them. A police spokeswoman said they responded to an incident in Avon Rd after receiving calls about 1.30pm but the man died of his injuries. The scene of a stabbing homicide on Don St. One man died at the scene, and another was taken to hospital. Tillermans Nightclub owner Tim Smellie said he did not know much about the incident and that it was a tragedy. A young man killed in Invercargill at the weekend had a tough upbringing and some issues, but he had a big heart, his older brother says. Scene guards were put at the house overnight and there was an ESR examination of the house. Three of the victims were 16, and one was 17. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. And the sister of another victim posted the last photo she took with him. A complaint against the former manager of Stadium Southland has been revealed. They were only required to assess one person, who did not require transportation to Dunedin Hospital. Those same voices told him if he didn't kill his step-brother his step-brother would kill him. Anna Leask, NZ Herald , Sat, 23 Apr 2022, 9:09AM. A homicide investigation is underway in Invercargill after a man died - apparently stabbed to. A police officer patrolling the cordon responded to Stuff questions with none of your business and suggested the reporter leave. It was a horrific sceneIts a tragedy for any family to have to go through this.. We are right in the middle of the [polices] cordons. Information can also be passed on anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. In the neighbourhood of homes on 1-acre (0.4 hectare) lots, Garcia could see the man . Canterbury. We are having a very sad weekend and I feel very much for the families involved and the emergency response officers.. He di He was mentally stable in 2017 and 2018; however, he was not engaging with his mental health team, Justice Nation said. '," Mr Donnelly said. It is terrible.. 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He was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. Bowman would not speculate on the circumstances, but Tane said visibility had been poor in the area on Friday evening and it would have been easy to miss a white or black vehicle if they didn't have their headlights on. One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an incident in Invercargill overnight. A Metservice spokesperson it was overcast conditions and quite a grey afternoon with showers. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. The teens were killed when the Ford Ranger they were in collided with a truckon Queens Drive just before 4pm on Friday. Chad Parekura. Konnor Steele, Indaka Rouse, Kyah Kennedy - all 16. Gone but not forgotten, taken too soon along with everyone else," said one friend. A homicide investigation is underway in Invercargill after a man died apparently stabbed to death on Don St in the early hours of Saturday. A note attached to the bouquet said: forever grateful to be able to know you all.. Their mother then wrote, "rest in love baby boy". that if anyone else witnessed this incident to contact the Invercargill Police on 03 211 0400. "He replied 'yeah I'm good thanks' in a really quiet tone which the officer says was really weird given the circumstances.". A complaint against the former manager of Stadium Southland has been revealed. Our marae is providing support for the families and we are rallying around them in this very sad moment.". He asked that if anyone was in the vicinity of Don St around 12.45am, that they come forward with any information. Nearby resident Anna Gubb said she heard the noise of the crash and thought it sounded like a gas tank exploding. One man is dead and another is critically injured after a stabbing in Invercargill overnight. Ablett-Kerr said she had 2300 pages of the mans medical notes. The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. The "devastated" Port Softball Club also took to social media to pay tribute to Kennedy's parents and extended family. 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Clarification: The teenagers vehicle collided with a truck carrying concrete, not a concrete truck. a person shouts. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts . Flowers have been left at the police cordon surrounding the crash site. The hearing was held to determine whether the defendant may be acquitted on the grounds of insanity, with Nation to make his decision on Tuesday afternoon. Manslaughter charge in Invercargill assault . Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd.

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